Have you ever ended up with an unknown nudibranch or sea slug in your aquarium? New World Publications has just released a comprehensive identification guide by Les Wilk which covers these unusual critters found in Florida, the Caribbean and the…
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Three Solitary Showpiece Corals, Properly Understood: Acanthophyllia, Indophyllia, and Cynarina in the Modern Reef Aquarium
Among large-polyp stony corals, few animals generate as much fascination, and as much confusion, as Acanthophyllia, Indophyllia, and Cynarina. All three are solitary, fleshy, highly ornamental corals that occupy a similar visual category in the minds of reef aquarists: oversized…
RB Care Guide: Torch Coral
Torch Corals, commonly known as Torches, are among the most popular Large Polyp Stony (LPS) corals in the aquarium hobby. Many enthusiasts consider them the “Kings of the Euphyllia” genus, which also includes Branching Hammers, Wall Hammers, and Frogspawn. These…
RB Care Guide: Trachyphyllia
Introduction to Trachyphyllia Care Trachyphyllia, or Trachy, as they are commonly called, are another extremely popular and must have LPS coral! These big meat corals are recognized by their fleshy, brightly colored bodies that light up the bottom of reef…
Introduction to Hammer Coral Care
Nothing screams reef keeping and especially LPS Corals quite like Hammers (Euphyllia ancora or paraancora). Their wide color variation, and signature anchor-like polyp structures make them incredibly unique. Their diversity and relative abundance only helps to drive their reputation as…
Introduction To Acropora Care
Hey, Reefers! Let’s talk Acropora! If an everyday, non-reefing individual was told to picture a coral, they are most likely envisioning an Acropora. Acropora, or Acro for short, are the pinnacle of not only reef keeping but actual reefs in…
Aquatic Symbiosis Genome (ASG) Project Fast Tracks Our Understanding of the Holobiont
Spearheaded by the Wellcome Sanger Institute and Dr. Micheal Sweet, the Aquatic Symbiosis Genome project aims to sequence as many corals and their symbionts as possible to unlock conserved trends in their associations. In recent years, DNA extraction from corals…
The Past, Present, and Future of Torch Corals, Euphyllia glabrescens
Known for their dazzling colors, swaying tentacles, and propensity to sting nearby corals, the Torch Coral, Euphyllia glabrescens, has been a staple of the reef aquarium hobby for decades. And given the continuous discovery of new varieties, this species will…
Why Coral Collectors Trim Corals and Why You Should Trim Them Too.
Have you wondered why some corals look the way they do when you buy them at your aquarium store? Some with a flat base cut, some with grinding marks on them, and other man-made alterations. You might have seen this…
How to Manage Reef Tank Pests
Typically when starting a new project we only see the positive aspects and every task is filled with excitement and anticipation. For instance, when setting up a new garden in the Spring, we cultivate the soil, plant the seeds fertilize…
